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Roger Gilroy

Senior Reporter

@roger_gilroy

Roger Gilroy began reporting on the trucking industry for Transport Topics in the 1990s, but at various times ventured away to report for other publications that focused on hazardous materials transportation then intelligent transportation systems — and later for nine years owned a small business that came with two vans and two buses.


Business, Equipment

Paccar Achieves Revenue Records in 2Q

Paccar Inc. reported record quarterly revenue and higher net income in the second quarter amid strong global truck demand and record production.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 23, 2019
Business, Equipment

Wabco Reports 2Q Declines in Net Income, Revenue

Wabco Holdings Inc. reported lower net income and revenue in the second quarter as global economic growth slowed in key regions, including its primary market — Europe.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 19, 2019
Business, Equipment

June Class 8 Sales Improve Amid Softer Freight Market

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June improved to climb above 23,000 units, WardsAuto.com reported. They landed against the backdrop of a freight environment that is weakening this year and already is served by too many trucks, other analysts said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 18, 2019
Business

Volvo Posts Record Quarterly Revenue in 2Q

Volvo Group posted higher net income in the second quarter on the strength of record sales and increased truck deliveries.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Peloton to Develop System for Driverless Following Truck in Platooning

Peloton Technology Inc. announced it is expanding its vision for truck platooning and driver productivity.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 17, 2019
Business, Equipment

Cancellations Push June Trailer Orders to Nearly 10-Year Low

Preliminary net U.S. trailer orders for June dropped to the lowest point in nearly a decade, just surpassing 6,000, following heavy cancellations amid concerns over the 2020 freight environment, experts said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 16, 2019
Business, Top 50, Top 100

J.B. Hunt Reports Mixed 2Q Results

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported net income fell and revenue increased in the second quarter amid mixed results in its business units.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 16, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trailer Makers Face California Equipment Efficiency Deadline

Trailer makers intending to sell their products in California beginning Jan. 1 must certify beforehand that the equipment meets the state’s Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule and receive an executive order, according to the California Air Resources Board.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 16, 2019
Business, Equipment

Medium-Duty US Retail Sales in June Fall Flat

U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in June dipped ever so slightly overall as they posted a gain only in the Class 6 segment, WardsAuto.com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 15, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA: Day Cabs Can Qualify for SmartWay Designation

Day cabs — especially those with a high roof and pulling a box trailer — can qualify for SmartWay designation that signifies the equipment significantly lowers fuel use and reduces air pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 10, 2019